Venue

The Venue – Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC)

Where is MAICC?

Megaron Athens International Conference Centre is a landmark in Athens and is situated in the centre of a vibrant, modern city that was transformed to host the 2004 Olympic Games.

The Centre is on a direct metro line to the award winning Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, journey time 37 minutes, making it extremely accessible for international delegates travelling from and to global destinations.

Megaron is also very close to major hotels, many of which are within walking distance. And if that weren’t enough, major museums, shops and fine dining are all just minutes away.

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT TO VENUE: 29 klm
DISTANCE FROM CITY CENTER TO VENUE: 2 klm

Conference Halls

Main Hall: N . Skalkotas

• Capacity 380 pax – Auditorium
• Level -1 / New Building

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Nikos Skalkotas Hall opens directly onto the international conference centre foyer and from there to the Atrium of the Muses. A prestigious hall which is ideal for plenary sessions, as well as more complex live events.

• Fixed theatre style seating for 400
• Individual in-seat microphone and table
• State-of-the-art sound and lighting system
• Simultaneous Translation for 6 languages
• 17 Scenery Fly bars
• 280 m2 of dedicated foyer space

Other Conference Halls

Smaller meeting room suites highly flexible and modern will be used for break out or parallel sessions always with the state-of-the-art facilities that characterize the Megaron Conference Center.

How to reach the Venue from the Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos”

Arriving at Megaron Athens International Conference Centre from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Distance: 31 Km

The Concert Hall is situated at the corner of Vas. Sofias Avenue and Kokkali St. This is a location most people know and you’ll find it easy to get to.

By Metro/Underground

Travel time: Approximately 46 minutes
You will board the Metro from the Airport’s Station and get off at Megaro Mousikis. From this station the Venue is 160m away, walking along Vasilissis Sofias Avenue.

By Taxi

Travel time:    Approximately 30 minutes (depending on traffic)
Taxi fare:       Cost one way, between 06:00 – 23:00 is 35-40€.
                    Cost one way, between 23:00 – 06:00 is 45-50€.

By Bus

From the airport you can take bus Χ95 which stops right in front of the Concert Hall.

By Car

If you come by car you can park in the Concert Hall’s new three-level parking facility, which has spaces for 750 cars.  
The entrance is on Kokkali St. and the facility is open from 6am to 2am every day.

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